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Do snakeheads bite in the winter?

Asked: Andrew Larson, Last Updated:

Most people aren't aware, but the winter sh bite is pretty good right now. They bite all year - the best time is in May, when they are fattening up for the main spawning season. They Spawn up through October.

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